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Cowboy-Beans-Recipe

Cowboy Beans

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Cowboy Beans are a delightful blend of ground beef, beans, and smoky bacon, bringing out amazing flavors. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, and it’s guaranteed to satisfy everyone with its comforting taste.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can baked beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crisp, then remove with a slotted spoon, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
  2. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Add the ground beef to the pan, cooking until it’s browned while breaking it up to ensure even cooking. Drain any excess grease, if necessary.
  4. Mix in the cooked bacon, kidney beans, pinto beans, baked beans, and black beans, stirring to combine thoroughly.
  5. Incorporate the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir well until everything is mixed together.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  7. Transfer the skillet to an oven preheated to 350°F and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Feel free to adjust the level of spices according to your taste preferences.
For added depth of flavor, try using different types of beans or adding diced peppers.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it excellent for meal prep.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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